San Diego State Aztecs

Buzzer shots, overtime and bracket-busting upsets — it’s called March Madness for a reason. With Kentucky chasing the first undefeated season in almost four decades, this year’s bracket could be a defining story of a Goliath champion — or the David who takes him down. Whether a team is a certified powerhouse or mind-boggling Cinderella story, the NCAA tournament is where legends are made. GOLIATH Kentucky If there’s one true Goliath in the NCAA, it’s Kentucky. After spending the entire regular season demolishing opponents, Kentucky is gunning to be the first undefeated NCAA men’s basketball team since the 1976 Indiana Hoosiers. Currently ranked...

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